

We’re not here to give you fluff.
We’re here to give you systems, language, and leadership tools that actually work — especially in the moments that matter most.
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Whether you're hiring your first team member or rebuilding after burnout, this is where real resources meet real integrity. Created by Dr. Daisy Monterroso — therapist, business owner, and no-BS systems builder — every tool here has been used, tested, and lived.
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These aren’t templates. They’re your shortcuts to clarity, confidence, and calm.
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Take what you need. Make it your own. Build something you're proud of.
Drake’s Academy is here to support private practice owners and small business leaders as they grow, lead, and serve their communities.
We believe in showing up for each other — especially in the messy, uncertain moments that shape what comes next.
Ready to learn and grow?
Below are our current and pending materials to help support you and your continued growth!

Know who you’re hiring — without sounding robotic.
This structured yet human-centered interview form walks you through the entire hiring conversation — from licensure and availability to relational alignment and supervision fit. It’s the exact form we use in our real-life interviews.
You’ll get:
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Fully structured clinical interview form (fillable PDF or print)
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Grouped questions for clinical background, values, supervision, and logistics
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Specialized questions for working with kids, parents, and teams
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Aligned for therapists, RBTs, case managers, and wellness professionals
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Clean layout with room for notes and rating if needed
Price:
💰 $30

Interview with intention — not just hope.
This guide includes over 30 role-play prompts and observation notes to help you hire clinicians who are clinically sound, emotionally grounded, and aligned with your culture. Perfect for interviews, onboarding, or training.
You’ll get:
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20 general clinical mock scenarios (with full prompts)
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5 child-specific sessions (for early intervention or play-based roles)
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5 parent-facing situations (boundary setting, collaboration)
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5 peer conflict scenarios (co-worker tension, professionalism)
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Observation tips: what to watch for in energy, tone, and repair
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Printable PDF ready to use with your team
Price:
💰 $30

Help clients feel secure—even when you’re handing off care.
When you transition a client to another clinician, the words you choose matter. This toolkit gives you the exact scripts, responses, and mindset language to preserve trust, reduce drop-off, and set your team up for success.
You’ll get:
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Ready-to-use email and verbal scripts for handing off clients
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5 variations for different tones and scenarios
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FAQ prep guide for client concerns (“Why can’t I just work with you?”)
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Phrases for front desk, DMs, and initial outreach
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Leadership reminders to model confidence, not guilt
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Professional, printable PDF format
Price:
💰 $50
Coming Soon

Your first steps to private practice — without the overwhelm.
This structured, step-by-step guide walks you through the foundational moves of building your business — from legally registering your practice to choosing a bank, hiring your first team member, and setting up your first office.
You’ll get:
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A clear checklist to register your business, get your EIN, and open a business account
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Guidance on renting vs. waiting — and how to evaluate your space needs
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Budgeting tips and foundational marketing ideas to attract aligned clients
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Hiring strategy for admin vs. clinicians — and when to start
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Templates for email, job postings, and values-based messaging
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Printable PDF that brings structure without the burnout
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The system behind the scenes of every business that actually works.
If your practice still runs on memory, sticky notes, or a never-ending group chat — this is your reset. The Motherboard is the full back-end infrastructure used to run a multi-location therapy business with clarity, consistency, and zero guesswork.
You’ll get:
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A complete breakdown of the essential workflows every growing practice needs: referrals, intakes, billing tickets, clinical reviews, team onboarding, document tracking, and more
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Board-by-board system layouts designed for Monday.com but adaptable to any platform
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Column-by-column explanations with suggested automations and team assignments
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SOP-ready language and workflow templates you can plug into your operations today
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Real strategies for scaling without burning out — delegation, transparency, and accountability built in
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Built by Dr. Daisy Monterroso and used across her multi-site mental health & ABA practice
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Delivered as a beautifully structured PDF you’ll reference again and again